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Notice varied and upheld28 February 20253325559

18 Grove Road, Isleworth, TW7 4JH

Planning appeal 3325559 at 18 Grove Road, Isleworth, TW7 4JH (London Borough of Hounslow) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 28 February 2025 by Inspector White P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the housing stock in the borough, including family sized dwellings.

without planning permission, the unauthorised partial demolition of structures (dwelling house, garage and pedestrian entrance)

Authority
London Borough of Hounslow
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
enforcement · Householder developments
Inspector
White P
Postcode
TW7 4JH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the housing stock in the borough, including family sized dwellings
  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the Spring Grove Conservation Area
  • the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers

What decided it

The partial demolition reduces housing stock at a time of housing need, harms the character and appearance of the conservation area, and harms neighbouring living conditions, with no public benefits to outweigh these harms.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy H8 of The London Plan (2021)Policy SC1 of the Hounslow Local Plan 2015-2030HLP Policy CC1HLP Policy CC2HLP Policy CC4HLP Policy SC7
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 202

How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.

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